Chicago Fire FC vs New York City FC Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 14th July 2024

The last time the pair played each other New York City FC came away as 1-0 winners, and rest assured they have a similar outcome in mind this coming Sunday.

Chicago Fire FC find themselves as number 13 table with 21 points after 22 matches of the season gone. New York City FC gathered 35 points which leaves them sitting as number 5 in the Eastern conference.

Chicago Fire FC as well as New York City FC suffered disappointing defeats in their most previous match. This could lead to a cautious encounter as neither side naturally fancies losing once again already.

When it comes to goal-scoring Chicago Fire FC could be more prolific, scoring 16 times in their previous ten games. That is an average of 1.6 goals per game in which, they conceded 18 times. This is an average of 1.8 a game, achieving a clean sheet in zero games.

When it comes to goal-scoring New York City FC are not the most prolific side. They scored a sustainable 19 times in their previous ten matches, making it 1.9 goals per game. They conceded 13 goals for an average of 1.3 a game, achieving a clean sheet in two of these matches.

Chicago Fire FC vs New York City FC Prediction

Chicago Fire FC Form

Showing inconsistent form, Chicago Fire FC lost two of their past three matches, going down 2-1 against Seattle Sounders FC, before beating Philadelphia Union 4-3. The joy was short-lived, as San Jose Earthquakes proved too strong in a 1-0 defeat. Chicago Fire FC only pulled off two wins from a possible six in recent Major League Soccer matches on home soil. Of the remaining four matches, they drew one and lost three, as they scored eight and conceded ten goals.

New York City FC Form

New York City FC won twice in their last three matches as Orlando City were defeated by 4-2, before they beat CF Montreal 2-0. Austin FC proved too strong, though, and a 2-1 defeat followed. New York City FC won half their previous six away matches in the Major League Soccer, as well as seeing zero draws and suffering three defeats. They scored seven goals whilst conceding eight.

In our opinion, current form favours Chicago Fire FC slightly more than current odds with the bookmakers suggest. We back them to claim a home win against New York City FC on Sunday.

Chicago Fire FC vs New York City FC Team News

New York City FC just have a single unavailable player for squad selection, when facing Chicago Fire FC at the Soldier Field.

Hannes Wolf is too injured to face New York City FC.

Chicago Fire FC vs New York City FC H2H

The last time these two teams faced off against each other, New York City FC came away as 1-0 winners. No doubt they are planning a similar outcome this coming Sunday. All in all, New York City FC have a fine reading on Chicago Fire FC in previous seasons with a 6-3-1 advantage going into this match. The bookies have New York City FC to win this match at best price odds of 19/10.

Chicago Fire FC vs New York City FC Results

Recent meetings between Chicago Fire FC and visiting side New York City FC might have been action-packed, but not rich on goals. Backing under 2.5 goals was a winning bet no less than eight times in the last ten matches. Under 2.5 goals is best priced at odds of 6/5 with the bookies.

Chicago Fire FC vs New York City FC Betting Tips

It is the beginning of a new Major League Soccer campaign, and both Chicago Fire FC and New York City FC will be looking for their main strikers this season. Accordingly, we have listed some of the in-form players who are expected to be getting it on for each team this season.

Chicago Fire FC claimed a modest four wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in two of the games, whilst losing four. New York City FC won three of their last 10 games away, drew one and lost six of the games in this run. Strap yourselves up for a goals at Soldier Field since both teams scored in six of the last 10 home matches for Chicago Fire FC. The same occurred in four of the last 10 league games away from home for New York City FC.

Both teams not to score was a winning bet six times in the last ten encounters between Chicago Fire FC and New York City FC. Under 2.5 goals came out eight times in these with Chicago Fire FC managing an average of 0.8 goals, and New York City FC 1.4 goals a game. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Chicago Fire FC’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.6 goals during this run. In the last ten games for New York City FC, six of them had more than 2.5 goals, and they scored an average of 1.9 times goals per game themselves.